How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$27,600a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $13.27 an hour or $2,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.27
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 197 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,570Median: $27,600Highest 10%: $33,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,570 | $11.33 | |
| 25th | $25,740 | $12.38 | |
| Median | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 75th | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| 90th | $33,060 | $15.89 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Columbus, OH | $35,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $32,180 |
| Canton, OH | $31,450 |
| Akron, OH | $31,430 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,350 |
| Dayton, OH | $28,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $27,970 |
| Wheeling, WV | $27,590 |
| Sandusky, OH | $27,560 |
| Huntington, WV | $26,470 |
| Cleveland, OH | $22,260 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,060 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $35,750 |
| Cook | $35,590 |
| Cook | $34,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,840 |
| Food Server | $29,360 |
| Bartender | $28,440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $27,940 |
| Dishwasher | $27,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $13.27 ($27,600 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $27,600 against $35,880 nationally, 23% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $29,290, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
197 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,060 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.